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Settlements
Yes, Costco flushable wipes settlement is real, but only applies to New York customers
Money
Yes, a new federal rule would expand who’s eligible for overtime pay
Millions more workers could begin receiving overtime pay under a new proposed regulation from the Biden administration.
Taxes
Claim Trump can make tips tax-free needs context
Former President Trump says if he wins the 2024 election, there will be “no taxes on tips.” Here’s what would need to happen for tips to be tax-free.
Taxes
Could Trump make tips tax-free?
Former President Trump says if he wins the 2024 election, there will be “no taxes on tips.” But that would only happen if Congress passes a law.
Money
No, customers aren’t charged an extra fee to use tap-to-pay
Consumers aren’t charged additional fees for using tap-to-pay methods instead of swiping or inserting their credit or debit cards.
Money
No, customers aren’t charged an extra fee to use tap-to-pay
Consumers aren’t charged additional fees for using tap-to-pay methods instead of swiping or inserting their credit or debit cards.
Medicine
No, HIPAA does not protect all of your private medical information
HIPAA is a federal law that restricts the release of medical information without a person’s consent, but it doesn’t protect all of your private medical information.
Settlements
Yes, vouchers from the Shutterfly class action lawsuit settlement are real
Eligible customers who used the photo service between April 1, 2018, through Aug. 25, 2023, could receive a voucher of up to $25 as part of a settlement.
Business
No, Red Lobster's 'endless shrimp' deal is not the main reason the chain went bankrupt
While the restaurant chain did lose money on its permanent endless shrimp deal, it lost much more money due to other factors such as high rent costs and low sales.
Food
No, Red Lobster's 'endless shrimp' deal is not the main reason the chain went bankrupt
After Red Lobster filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, some said endless shrimp caused it. The deal hurt Red Lobster, but other factors contributed more.
Settlements
Yes, there is a Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret settlement
Eligible customers could receive a voucher of up to $15.
Money
Are surprise restaurant fees illegal? It depends on where you are
There’s no federal law banning unexpected “hospitality fees,” “service fees,” “kitchen fees” and the like. But some diners may have other protections.
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